"As you can imagine it has put tremendous stress on the whole family and sent our daily routines into a total shambles.

"The emotional and physical stress is bad enough but there is also the financial burden that this type of situation puts on the whole family.

"There is all the extra fuel travelling to and from hospital costs, plus the burden of setting up the accommodation from scratch, with food and toiletries and then there is having to pay for toll booths and Oscar's medication.

"Any financial help that can be given quickly to help alleviate the financial burden for my family will be greatly appreciated."

Oscar Lukritz, left, with his family.Gofundme

Coolum Beach Christian College Principal Terry Hornby said the school was working together to "walk the journey" with the families.

"These are all our children, we walk the journey with them, we will always be there," Mr Hornby said.

"We will not stop loving, caring and building every child in our school."